Oncology Doctors Abroad — Page 12

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Dr. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

Dr. Leng Yin specializes in liver, pancreatic, and breast oncology with international experience at top hospitals in Thailand and China.

• Expert in treating cancers of the liver, gallbladder, stomach, pancreas, and intestines
• Worked at Bumrungrad International Hospital and Royal Siriraj Hospital
• Member of The Chinese Anti-Cancer Association
• Specializes in both diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers

of dedicated oncology experience – Dr. Wan Zsiannan brings deep expertise to liver cancer cases at Fuda Cancer Hospital.

• Specializes in oncology with a focus on liver cancer
• Works at Fuda Cancer Hospital – a specialized center for cancer treatment
• Extensive experience in diagnosing and managing complex cancer cases

Dr. Lo Zhunchen specializes in respiratory medicine and clinical hematology with of experience at Fuda Cancer Hospital.

• Expert in chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments
• Focuses on patient comfort and satisfaction
• Committed to evidence-based medicine and patient education

Dr. Elkhan Mammadov is a medical oncologist. He focuses on cancer diagnosis and treatment, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy (smart drugs), and immunotherapy.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, MD (2004–2010). Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine training (2014–2019). Istanbul Medipol Mega University Hospital, Medical Oncology subspecialty training (2019–2022).

Experience: 5 years in Internal Medicine. 3 years in Medical Oncology.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Medical Oncology. ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology). ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology).

Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery – trained in Germany and member of multiple surgical associations.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in general surgery with a focus on oncology
• Member of the Breast Surgery Association and Endocrine Surgery Association
• Trained in Europe Senology Academia in Düsseldorf and Berlin
• Performs oncoplastic breast surgery and colorectal procedures

Dr. Klaus Novak introduced intraoperative motor evoked potential monitoring in Austria – a technique enhancing precision in neurosurgery. He works at Döbling Private Hospital.

• 25 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery and oncology
• Specializes in brain tumors and spine surgery
• Trained internationally, including research at Beth Israel Hospital
• Active in the interdisciplinary Movement Disorder Board at MedUni Vienna
• Fluent in multiple languages including English and German

Specializes in complex pancreatic and bile duct cancer surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – combining oncological expertise with metabolic surgery techniques.

• Skilled in minimally invasive procedures for gastrointestinal cancers
• Performs advanced breast and thyroid cancer surgeries
• Experienced in bariatric metabolic procedures for related conditions
• Works within a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive cancer care

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heinz Gisslinger pioneered interferon therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasms and leads one of Europe's top research programs for these conditions.

• 41 years of experience specializing in MPNs like polycythemia vera and essential thrombocythemia
• Founder of Vienna's Laboratory for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
• Program Director for MPN research with extensive clinical trial experience
• Treats all hematologic cancers including chronic myeloid leukemia and myeloma

Dr. Aydogdu specializes in early detection of cancer in children, a critical aspect of pediatric oncology.

• Focuses on presentations and discussions about pediatric cancer detection
• Works at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku
• Contributes to advancements in pediatric oncology

Dr. Praewfun Surachai specializes in reproductive medicine and gynecology, currently training at Ramathibodi Hospital's Reproductive Medicine Unit.

• Fellowship-trained in reproductive medicine
• Lecturer and general obstetrician-gynecologist with 9 years of experience of experience
• Recognized for outstanding teaching performance
• Active participant in menopause academic conferences

Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelhakim is a Professor of Radiation Oncology at Cairo University’s National Cancer Institute. He serves as the Head of Radiation Oncology at Shefa al Orman Hospital. Dr. Abdelhakim treats complex cancers, including breast, soft tissue sarcoma, and gynecologic tumors. He is a member of ESTRO and ESMO.

• Performs image-guided brachytherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy.
• Uses IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT for precise tumor targeting.
• Provides total body and total skin irradiation for bone marrow transplants.
• Practices at ESMO-accredited Shefa al Orman Hospital in Luxor.